Coverall Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
90
Score
Coverall Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “working containers of food (flour)”, showing up two times.
Among Pompano Beach restaurants, the typical score is 78; Coverall Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior bottom of dukers reach in freezer have accumulation of soil residues
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food (flour),(salt) removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of oil not labeled.
02D-01-5
90
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over RTE containers of mayonnaise and blue cheese dressing in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork chops (74-78F - Cold Holding) Observed pork chops 73F-78F on shelf above stove. per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours not portion. Operator placed in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed package of slice corn beef stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sliced corn beef 34F defrosting at room temperature inside hand washing sink. Operator placed in reach in cooler Observed pork chops 73F-78F on shelf above stove. Operator placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food(flour )removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
61
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Philly steak over open bag of sweet potato fries in low boy freezer not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (69F - Cold Holding) on cook line out at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (69F - Cold Holding) on cook line out at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature overnight. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patties over RTE sauces in lower portion of flip top.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance window cleaner not labeled.
41-17-4
50
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023 more than sixty days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs 50F on cook table. Per employee held out of temperature less than one hour. Employee placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauté onions (110F - Hot Holding); sauté peppers (95F - Hot Holding) on shelf above stove out at room temperature. Per employee held out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator will place items on TPHC . Email form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 Ppm chlorine. **Warning**
21-07-4
52
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2024.
50-17-3
86
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wipe cloth on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator added sanitizer tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed buildup of food debris in microwave.
22-08-4
86
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coverall Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coverall Cafe on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coverall Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food (flour)” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coverall Cafe.
How does Coverall Cafe compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Coverall Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Coverall Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coverall Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Coverall Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Coverall Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coverall Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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